Cave Run Lake
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Cave Run Lake, located south of Morehead, Kentucky
, USA along Kentucky Route 801, is an 8270 acres (33 km²), reservoir
built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 148 ft (45 m), half-mile (800 m) dam
(and outlet works
) construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1973. Cave Run Lake is in the northern part of the Daniel Boone National Forest
. Cave Run Lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River
valley, supplies water to the area's communities, improves the Licking River's water flow conditions, and offers a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife. It is in Rowan
, Morgan
, Menifee
, and Bath
counties.
ever caught in Kentucky (47 lb.) was caught in Cave Run Lake.
The lake also provides various other recreational activities (swimming, boating & sailing, canoe and kayak, jet skiing, camping, hiking, well known for Mountain Bike trails, etc.)
Zilpo Road
a scenic biway, is one road which provides access to the Bath County side of Cave Run Lake and is usually accessible throughout the year.
Morehead, Kentucky
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,845 people, households, and families residing in the city. The population density was 726.2 people per square mile. There were 2,356 housing units at an average density of 253.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 3.2% African...
, USA along Kentucky Route 801, is an 8270 acres (33 km²), reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 148 ft (45 m), half-mile (800 m) dam
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
(and outlet works
Outlet works
A set of outlet works is a device used to release and regulate water flow from a dam. Such devices usually consist of one or more pipes or tunnels through the embankment of the dam, directing water usually under high pressure to the river downstream...
) construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1973. Cave Run Lake is in the northern part of the Daniel Boone National Forest
Daniel Boone National Forest
Daniel Boone National Forest is the only national forest completely within the boundary of Kentucky. Established in 1937, it was originally named the Cumberland National Forest, after the core region called the Cumberland Purchase Unit...
. Cave Run Lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River
Licking River (Kentucky)
The Licking River is a tributary of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky in the United States. The river and its tributaries drain much of the region of northeastern Kentucky between the watersheds of the Kentucky River to the west and the Big Sandy River to the east.-Origin of name:The Native...
valley, supplies water to the area's communities, improves the Licking River's water flow conditions, and offers a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife. It is in Rowan
Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 23,333. Its county seat is Morehead. The county was created in 1856 from adjacent counties originally part of Mason county, and named for John Rowan, who represented Kentucky in the U.S...
, Morgan
Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 13,948. Its county seat is West Liberty. The county is among the dry counties, which means that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.- Geography :...
, Menifee
Menifee County, Kentucky
Menifee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 6,556. Its county seat is Frenchburg. The county is named for Richard Hickman Menefee, U.S. Congressman, although the spelling has changed. It is a prohibition or dry county.Menifee County is located...
, and Bath
Bath County, Kentucky
Bath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1811. As of 2010 the population is 11,591. Its county seat is Owingsville, Kentucky...
counties.
Recreation
The largest muskieMuskellunge
A muskellunge , also known as a muskelunge, muscallonge, milliganong, or maskinonge , is a large, relatively uncommon freshwater fish of North America. Muskellunge are the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae...
ever caught in Kentucky (47 lb.) was caught in Cave Run Lake.
The lake also provides various other recreational activities (swimming, boating & sailing, canoe and kayak, jet skiing, camping, hiking, well known for Mountain Bike trails, etc.)
Zilpo Road
Zilpo Road
Zilpo Road is a National Forest Scenic Byway in the forested hills of eastern Kentucky, United States. The nine mile byway starts south of Morehead, Kentucky and can be accessed by U.S. Highway 60. The byway travels through the Daniel Boone National Forest and ends on the western shore of Cave Run...
a scenic biway, is one road which provides access to the Bath County side of Cave Run Lake and is usually accessible throughout the year.